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I was reading this proposed bill and found the below. From what I get from this is they want stores to supply the name, address etc... of every person buying vapor products to the comptroller each month. I am not sure if this is the same for current cig sales or nit but seems a little extreme to me.
Not later than the 10th day of each month, each person
who has made a delivery sale or shipped or delivered cigarettes or
vapor products in connection with a delivery sale during the
previous month shall file with the comptroller a memorandum or a
copy of the invoice that provides for each delivery sale:
(1) the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of the individual to whom the delivery sale was made;
(2) the brand or brands of the cigarettes or vapor
products that were sold; and
(3) the quantity of cigarettes or vapor products that
were sold.
Not later than the 10th day of each month, each person
who has made a delivery sale or shipped or delivered cigarettes or
vapor products in connection with a delivery sale during the
previous month shall file with the comptroller a memorandum or a
copy of the invoice that provides for each delivery sale:
(1) the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of the individual to whom the delivery sale was made;
(2) the brand or brands of the cigarettes or vapor
products that were sold; and
(3) the quantity of cigarettes or vapor products that
were sold.
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There are 49 other states to buy from.
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No more ordering from Texas
I guess not enough people complained. They are moving forward with this. Make your peace with it now. They must hear from you RIGHT NOW.
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<<<(Update - 3/5/15) SB 97 was voted favorably out of the Health & Human Services Committee and has been placed on the intent calendar, meaning it could be considered by the full Senate at any time. We have updated the Call to Action to allow you to send a letter to your senator, so please participate even if you have already done so.
Please take action now to urge the Senate to amend this bill.
SB 97 would impose unnecessarily harsh restrictions on Internet sales, including requiring every single order to a Texas resident to be sent using an ID check service that costs $6.
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https://legiscan.com/TX/research/SB97/2015
SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2015-2016
84th Legislature
(Introduced)Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes; creating offenses.
[SB97 2015 Detail][SB97 2015 Text][SB97 2015 Comments]2015-03-04
Placed on intent calendar
Send a Message
<<<(Update - 3/5/15) SB 97 was voted favorably out of the Health & Human Services Committee and has been placed on the intent calendar, meaning it could be considered by the full Senate at any time. We have updated the Call to Action to allow you to send a letter to your senator, so please participate even if you have already done so.
Please take action now to urge the Senate to amend this bill.
SB 97 would impose unnecessarily harsh restrictions on Internet sales, including requiring every single order to a Texas resident to be sent using an ID check service that costs $6.
(Writing Tip #1) If you have a lot to say, please craft your email in a separate word doc and then copy/paste it into the field provided. If you take too long, they system will time out and you will lose your work.
(Writing Tip #2) Although we've provided a prewritten email with compelling talking points, we would strongly encourage you to edit the email because personalized communications to legislators are far more persuasive than form letters. At a minimum, PLEASE INSERT YOUR PERSONAL STORY (just a few sentences) in the text of your email. >>>
https://legiscan.com/TX/research/SB97/2015
SessionTitle/DescriptionLast Action
2015-2016
84th Legislature
(Introduced)Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes; creating offenses.
[SB97 2015 Detail][SB97 2015 Text][SB97 2015 Comments]2015-03-04
Placed on intent calendar
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Here are some points to look at for sure. https://legiscan.com/TX/drafts/SB97/2015
84(R) SB 97 - Introduced version - Bill Text
<<<Sec. 161.0901>>>
They want to do all of these studies. How much is this going to cost the taxpayers of Texas?
Sec. 161.256
<<<JURISDICTION OF COURTS. A justice court or
municipal court may exercise jurisdiction over any matter in which
a court under this subchapter may:
(1) impose a requirement that a defendant attend a
vapor product and tobacco awareness program or perform vapor- and
tobacco-related community service; or
(2) order the suspension or denial of a driver's
license or permit.>>>
<<<SUBCHAPTER R. DELIVERY SALES OF CIGARETTES AND VAPOR PRODUCTS
SECTION 34. Section 161.451, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by amending Subdivisions (1) and (3) and adding Subdivision
(5) to read as follows:
(1) "Delivery sale" means a sale of cigarettes or
vapor products to a consumer in this state in which the purchaser
submits the order for the sale by means of a telephonic or other
method of voice transmission, by using the mails or any other
delivery service, or through the Internet or another on-line
service, or the cigarettes or vapor products are delivered by use of
the mails or another delivery service. A sale of cigarettes or
vapor products is a delivery sale regardless of whether the seller
is located within or without this state. A sale of cigarettes or
vapor products not for personal consumption to a person who is a
wholesale dealer or a retail dealer is not a delivery sale.
(3) "Shipping container" means a container in which
cigarettes or vapor products are shipped in connection with a
delivery sale.
(5) "Vapor product" has the meaning assigned by
Section 161.081.
SECTION 35. Section 161.452, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 161.452. REQUIREMENTS FOR DELIVERY SALES. (a) A
person may not make a delivery sale of cigarettes or vapor products
to an individual who is under the age prescribed by Section 161.082.
(b) A person taking a delivery sale order shall comply with:
(1) the age verification requirements prescribed by
Section 161.453;
(2) the disclosure requirements prescribed by Section
161.454;
(3) the shipping requirements prescribed by Section
161.455;
(4) the registration and reporting requirements
prescribed by Section 161.456;
(5) the tax collection requirements prescribed by
Section 161.457, if applicable; and
(6) each law of this state that generally applies to
sales of cigarettes or vapor products that occur entirely within
this state, if applicable, including a law:
(A) imposing a tax; or
(B) prescribing a permitting or tax-stamping
requirement.>>>
SECTION 36. Section 161.453(a)
read that one, it would make purchasing more complicated, and time consuming for the seller, and the consumer...
<<<(B) a statement signed by the prospective
purchaser in writing and under penalty of law:
(i) certifying the prospective purchaser's
address and date of birth;>>>
2)<<< makes a good faith effort to verify the
information contained in the certification provided by the
prospective purchaser under Subdivision (1) against a commercially
available database or obtains a photocopy or other image of a
government-issued identification bearing a photograph of the
prospective purchaser and stating the date of birth or age of the
prospective purchaser;
(3) sends to the prospective purchaser, by e-mail or
other means, a notice that complies with Section 161.454; and
(4) for an order made over the Internet or as a result
of an advertisement, receives payment for the delivery sale from
the prospective purchaser by a credit or debit card that has been
issued in the purchaser's name or by check.>>>
Can we say not only too much of a pain, this would be a hacker's target because
of all the personal info, possible photos, and SIGNATURE TOO? Are you kidding me?
This was made to be so tedious nobody would want to sell to Texans from out of state.
Sec. 161.455. SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS. Just read the whole thing. It is towards the bottom of the proposed bill.
Sec. 161.456. REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Another got ya that will bite you in the rear on down the road. Why not say this information can, and will be used against you in the future. Wouldn't your health insurance company love this, and that is just ONE thought on it. This is also a breach of your privacy in my opinion.
<<<(b) Not later than the 10th day of each month, each person
who has made a delivery sale or shipped or delivered cigarettes or
vapor products in connection with a delivery sale during the
previous month shall file with the comptroller a memorandum or a
copy of the invoice that provides for each delivery sale:
(1) the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of the individual to whom the delivery sale was made;
(2) the brand or brands of the cigarettes or vapor
products that were sold; and
(3) the quantity of cigarettes or vapor products that
were sold.
84(R) SB 97 - Introduced version - Bill Text
<<<Sec. 161.0901>>>
They want to do all of these studies. How much is this going to cost the taxpayers of Texas?
Sec. 161.256
<<<JURISDICTION OF COURTS. A justice court or
municipal court may exercise jurisdiction over any matter in which
a court under this subchapter may:
(1) impose a requirement that a defendant attend a
vapor product and tobacco awareness program or perform vapor- and
tobacco-related community service; or
(2) order the suspension or denial of a driver's
license or permit.>>>
<<<SUBCHAPTER R. DELIVERY SALES OF CIGARETTES AND VAPOR PRODUCTS
SECTION 34. Section 161.451, Health and Safety Code, is
amended by amending Subdivisions (1) and (3) and adding Subdivision
(5) to read as follows:
(1) "Delivery sale" means a sale of cigarettes or
vapor products to a consumer in this state in which the purchaser
submits the order for the sale by means of a telephonic or other
method of voice transmission, by using the mails or any other
delivery service, or through the Internet or another on-line
service, or the cigarettes or vapor products are delivered by use of
the mails or another delivery service. A sale of cigarettes or
vapor products is a delivery sale regardless of whether the seller
is located within or without this state. A sale of cigarettes or
vapor products not for personal consumption to a person who is a
wholesale dealer or a retail dealer is not a delivery sale.
(3) "Shipping container" means a container in which
cigarettes or vapor products are shipped in connection with a
delivery sale.
(5) "Vapor product" has the meaning assigned by
Section 161.081.
SECTION 35. Section 161.452, Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 161.452. REQUIREMENTS FOR DELIVERY SALES. (a) A
person may not make a delivery sale of cigarettes or vapor products
to an individual who is under the age prescribed by Section 161.082.
(b) A person taking a delivery sale order shall comply with:
(1) the age verification requirements prescribed by
Section 161.453;
(2) the disclosure requirements prescribed by Section
161.454;
(3) the shipping requirements prescribed by Section
161.455;
(4) the registration and reporting requirements
prescribed by Section 161.456;
(5) the tax collection requirements prescribed by
Section 161.457, if applicable; and
(6) each law of this state that generally applies to
sales of cigarettes or vapor products that occur entirely within
this state, if applicable, including a law:
(A) imposing a tax; or
(B) prescribing a permitting or tax-stamping
requirement.>>>
SECTION 36. Section 161.453(a)
read that one, it would make purchasing more complicated, and time consuming for the seller, and the consumer...
<<<(B) a statement signed by the prospective
purchaser in writing and under penalty of law:
(i) certifying the prospective purchaser's
address and date of birth;>>>
2)<<< makes a good faith effort to verify the
information contained in the certification provided by the
prospective purchaser under Subdivision (1) against a commercially
available database or obtains a photocopy or other image of a
government-issued identification bearing a photograph of the
prospective purchaser and stating the date of birth or age of the
prospective purchaser;
(3) sends to the prospective purchaser, by e-mail or
other means, a notice that complies with Section 161.454; and
(4) for an order made over the Internet or as a result
of an advertisement, receives payment for the delivery sale from
the prospective purchaser by a credit or debit card that has been
issued in the purchaser's name or by check.>>>
Can we say not only too much of a pain, this would be a hacker's target because
of all the personal info, possible photos, and SIGNATURE TOO? Are you kidding me?
This was made to be so tedious nobody would want to sell to Texans from out of state.
Sec. 161.455. SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS. Just read the whole thing. It is towards the bottom of the proposed bill.
Sec. 161.456. REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Another got ya that will bite you in the rear on down the road. Why not say this information can, and will be used against you in the future. Wouldn't your health insurance company love this, and that is just ONE thought on it. This is also a breach of your privacy in my opinion.
<<<(b) Not later than the 10th day of each month, each person
who has made a delivery sale or shipped or delivered cigarettes or
vapor products in connection with a delivery sale during the
previous month shall file with the comptroller a memorandum or a
copy of the invoice that provides for each delivery sale:
(1) the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of the individual to whom the delivery sale was made;
(2) the brand or brands of the cigarettes or vapor
products that were sold; and
(3) the quantity of cigarettes or vapor products that
were sold.